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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 642.73 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 642.73 and 269.27 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 642.73 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/642.73 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 642.73 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 173,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,069.57/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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